This new section gives us the opportunity to profile some of the companies and individuals who have helped Magnificent Me so far.
All of those listed below either donated raffle prizes or gave their services for free at the first ever Magnificent Meet - a very successful event held by the magazine to raise funds for future issues.
Our heartfelt thanks to all those listed below!
Trisha Needham
Trisha Needham is an RCA graduate and the velvet scarf and cushion cover star of Barneys New York and Japan, among others. A green-fingered goddess, she is channelling her love of plants through to her new collection, with freehand drawings forming the basis of her designs which are then screen printed onto velvet in her loft studio in East Dulwich.
For further details contact Trisha at: Blackwater Studios, 21 Blackwater Street, East Dulwich. T + 44 (0)20 8693 3467.
For stockists, orders, information, samples or photography, contact Trisha by phone (as above) or email: trisha@needham53.freeserve.co.uk.
London Bulgarian Choir
’Music that gives voice to the heart and heart to the voice,’ is how London Bulgarian Choir leader Dessislava Stefanova describes the choral music of her homeland. Luckily for the choir members – at least two thirds of whom are not Bulgarian – she is willing to share it. For the last seven years they’ve been meeting in the basement of the Bulgarian Embassy, and practising these weird, wonderful and cathartic harmonies and thrilling ‘open throat’ vocal technique. Their skills were honed last year when they competed in the BBC Radio3 Choir of the Year competition, where they won the ‘open’ category and made it through to the finals. Judge Eugene Skeef said it was ‘the most sophisticated physical expression of song I've ever experienced.'
Their Christmas Concert this year will be on December 14th, at the Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. Check out full gig details and some sounds on www.londonbulgarianchoir.co.uk
Pop Goes the Weasel
Milliner Alison Tutcher came to Lyme Regis in 1990 and opened Pop Goes The Weasel in 1992. Initially the shop doubled as a workshop, from which she made and sold hats for special occasions. Gradually, Alison has added bags, gloves & scarves and other wonderful accessories and has recently expanded into another shop in Honiton in Devon.
Ecoteriors is an eco interiors company with a difference. All our unique, handcrafted pieces are made from vintage, reclaimed or organic materials by a carefully selected group of talented artists, craftspeople and furniture makers. Together, we can make your space the best it can possibly be. Click on the link below to find out more about our products and services.
CCC (Caroline Collett Creations) is a collection of jewellery made from vintage buttons and beads, finding beauty in and putting to new use otherwise discarded remnants from the past. The range comes in every colour of the rainbow - and even all colours at once! CCC jewellery is sold at Pop Goes the Weasel, The Branch Line, Beamister and The Spotty Chicken, Axminister. Items can also be made to order.
The Real Alice's Bear Shop is situated in Lyme Regis in Dorset on the English south coast. The shop was founded and is run by artist Rikey Austin, who created the shop's collection of bears, together with Bear Artist Jo Farmer. Stories that Rikey invented for her three sons eventually became a series of books ('Tales from Alice's Bear Shop), based on the adventures of twelve characters, which was first published in 2004. The characters then came to life as the RUSS' Alice's Bear Shop Collection.
Sister of the Spangle (SoS) was formed in 2005, when Veronica Simpson was asked to create a tiara for a friend's wedding. A trip to the Bead Shop in Covent Garden resulted in a serious addiction to playing with semi precious gems, which has been turned into a hugely enjoyable (and barely profitable) sideline.
Clusters of stones are hand picked for the resonance of their colour combinations, and turned into into delicate gem bracelets, informal (!) tiaras, chandelier-style earrings and charm bracelets. SoS sells through gift fairs and the Black Swan Arts Centre in Frome. The addiction was soon transmitted to Veronica's sister Clare, who creates dramatic necklaces from faceted Swarovski crystals. So they truly are 'sisters of the spangle'. For enquiries please click here
Sublyme Vintage
Sublyme vintage has a collection of clothes and accessories dating from the 1970's back to Victorian times. There are treasures for everyone who appreciates the labour-intensive workmanship and quality of the past. Everything is unique and every item carries a little bit of history. You are welcome to come in and browse, rummage, try on or just take a look.
The shop is always open on a Saturday and most days in the Spring and Summer.
In the Winter it's best to ring and make an appointment!
To contact shop owner Harriet Cunningham by email, please click here
Big Teaze Toys
The Red Devil Duckie
Big Teaze Toys proudly presents I Rub My Duckie(r)- The Red Devil. This is the first release in the collection "Good Ducks Gone Bad!". Dressed for mischief and powered up for fun in a flowing red cape and cute little horns, this Red Devil Duckie is perfect for the bath, pool or spa. Features a much more powerful motor and a heart-shaped Bath-Fizzie to make your first shared bath especially romantic and invigorating!
To view the entire I Rub My Duckie(r) range and the exciting new affordable luxury line The B3(tm) Collection, please see www.bigteazetoys.com
